The Fastest Band in the World

Overview

Hüsker Dü began when Greg Norton met Grant Hart at a record store in West St. Paul. Bob Mould comes to a Ramones show and the power trio is born. The band creates a label, Reflex records, and soon bond with Dead Kennedys front man, Jello Biafra. The Huskers put out the first Minnesota hardcore vinyl, Land Speed Record. The Replacements are their major rivals, comments Tommy Stinson.

Episode Information

Guest Stars

Greg Norton

Self (Hüsker Dü)

T

Terry Katzman

Self (Reflex Records)

D

Dale T. Nelson

Self (Otto's Chemical Lounge)

J

John Kass

Self (Manager for Willful Neglect / Neglected Records)

C

Chris Osgood

Self (The Suicide Commandos)

D

David Moe

Self (Church Picnic / Johnny Quest)